P-Block Elements Ques 437

Question: The oxidation number of xenon in XeOF2 is

[J & K 2005]

Options:

A) Zero

B) 2

C) 4

D) 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Suppose the oxidation state of Xe is x . XeOF2 x+(2)+2(1)=0 Therefore x22=0
Therefore x=4 .



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